Spotswood, NJ Demographics

A map of Spotswood's Population by Race

Spotswood, New Jersey had a population of 8,163 in 2020. It was 75.3% White, 3.3% Black, 6.4% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Spotswood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Spotswood is the 201st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Spotswood's White Population

6,144 residents of Spotswood identify as White, or 75.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Spotswood considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Spotswood is ranked #350 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Spotswood is more White than neighboring Helmetta (75.2% White), South River (54.6% White), Old Bridge (64.3% White), and Jamesburg (52.6% White). Spotswood is less White than neighboring Milltown (78.9% White).

Spotswood's Black Population

272 residents of Spotswood identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Spotswood slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Spotswood is ranked #323 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Spotswood is more Black than neighboring Milltown (2.5% Black). Spotswood is less Black than neighboring Helmetta (4% Black), South River (6.2% Black), Old Bridge (5.1% Black), and Jamesburg (6.9% Black).

Spotswood's Asian Population

523 residents of Spotswood identify as Asian, or 6.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Spotswood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Spotswood is ranked #225 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Spotswood is more Asian than neighboring Helmetta (4.8% Asian), South River (5.1% Asian), Jamesburg (4.6% Asian), and Milltown (3.5% Asian). Spotswood is less Asian than neighboring Old Bridge (12.7% Asian).

Spotswood's Hispanic Population

917 residents of Spotswood identify as Hispanic, or 11.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Spotswood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Spotswood is ranked #285 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Spotswood is less Hispanic than neighboring Helmetta (11.5% Hispanic), South River (26% Hispanic), Old Bridge (14.5% Hispanic), Jamesburg (31.9% Hispanic), and Milltown (11.5% Hispanic).

Spotswood's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Spotswood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Spotswood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Spotswood is ranked #458 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Spotswood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Helmetta (0.7% Native American/Other), South River (2.8% Native American/Other), Old Bridge (0.8% Native American/Other), Jamesburg (0.8% Native American/Other), and Milltown (0.5% Native American/Other).

Spotswood's Multiracial Population

278 residents of Spotswood identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Spotswood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Spotswood is ranked #280 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Spotswood is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Bridge (2.6% Multiracial), Jamesburg (3.2% Multiracial), and Milltown (3% Multiracial). Spotswood is less Multiracial than neighboring Helmetta (3.7% Multiracial), and South River (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.